NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 15, 2024 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 60% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 30 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 63% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has clients (48
We have two brand-new napkin rings being introduced today that are simply perfect for the upcoming Fall season, it's never too early to start planning for the perfect table!
Our Ginkgo napkin ring in gold will bring timeless elegance to any setting, while our Maple Leaves, available in silver and gold, will add an exquisite touch of nature to your tablescape!
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NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 06, 2023 – Shop Local, an e-commerce platform, reported that it's helping indie stores rank on page one of Google in 64% of states for wedding gift purchases. The findings are based on a recent study that Shop Local conducted regarding wedding registry purchasing.
Study Findings:
For 32 state searches, Shop Local Stores appeared on page one of Google. This represents 64% of all states. When just calculating the states in which Shop Local has
EMON MAASHO, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ORREFORS, NORTH AMERICA, is representative of the exciting trajectory in this 125-year operation. The über-exec joined the New Wave Group in 2013, a time when Orrefors and Kosta Boda (OKB) were underperforming assets in the portfolio. "Our crystal brands are national treasures and a part of Swedish history," Maasho affirms. And he wanted a front row seat in their revitalization. Maasho was placed in charge of the new hotel and restaurant division ...
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I was happy to see Tableware Today magazine share our experiences and lessons regarding the power of free shipping.
You're invited to read the article below:
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THE LAST WORD
FREE SHIPPING PAYS OFF
by JASON SOLAREK
Most indie stores don’t have the technical ability or people power to track pricing and offer discounts like free shipping. Indie stores need this information or they’ll be left behind. This information can make a difference: in ...
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Noma, the world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, is closing to concentrate on e-commerce. Excerpt from the Times:
“Noma will become a full-time food laboratory, developing new dishes and products for its e-commerce operation, Noma Projects, and the dining rooms will be open only for periodic pop-ups.”
This change supports the breath and power of e-commerce, and portends coming changes for our retail industry. It’s not that one can’t eke out a ...
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November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019
Thanksgiving Week Specials and More
All-Clad 10 Qt. Covered Oval Roaster w/Rack Reg. $330 Sale $199.99 Special $179.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 11x14 Roaster w/Rack Reg. $200 Sale $159.99 Special $99.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 13x16 Roaster w/Rack Reg. $260 Sale $179.99 Special $129.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad 13x16 Nonstick Roaster w/Rack Reg. $300 Sale $199.99 Special $149.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad HA1 13x16 Nonstick Roaster w/Rack Reg. $150 Sale $99.99 Special $79.99 Now-11/30/19
All-Clad D3 12” Fry Pan with Lid Reg. ...
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September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
Stack those pancakes high and top it with Kettle Ridge syrup! Why is this sweet stuff so delicious? Because it’s local and made with love! This little farm is finding ways to educate and entertain their guests to the farm and we are ALL about that. If you haven’t head of Kettle Ridge, it might be time to pull up a chair to the breakfast table for a big treat. We were curious about how the modern day farmer gets their start and what goes into creating the sweet life on a sustainable farm.
Good news: your indie store just gained some ground on Amazon.
About 60% of Amazon sales are via third-party sellers. They pass thru what it calls the 'marketplace.' These Amazon purchases have not historically been taxed because the purchase is made from a business in one state and shipped to another state. But that loophole started to close last year when the Supreme Court ruled that states can collect tax on these types of Internet purchases.
Many state laws have acted on that Supreme ...
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June 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Annieglass and Maple Leaf at Home are excited to announce the opening of our own NEW Atlanta Showroom located at: AmericasMart Building #2 Suite 930B Atlanta, GA
Come see us at the Atlanta Gift Show July 9th - 15th
Be the first to see our exciting new products including Jaxson!
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March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019
How do you get more customers to see your products? Tip: make your product names longer. Fill them with keywords and descriptive text.
Market research firm Gartner shares that a hair care line that ranks well on Amazon has 3x the number of words in product name and description areas as other brands.
Excerpt:
Maple Holistics’ current best-selling product, Biotin Shampoo, has 338 words in its product description and 35 words in the title and lists key ingredients like zinc.
Check out this gorgeous lazy Susan we had customized with @latonaspecialties older logo. The picture of the store now eternalized in this piece of art. Only from @mapleleafathome
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November 24, 2018
November 24, 2018
Online spending on Thanksgiving rose 28% over last year shares today’s WSJ.
Stores that have not invested heavily and intelligently in their website will not see this gain. The major issue facing indie stores is they haven’t fixed their online presence—after watching the majors spend billions on their e-commerce operations to get back on track.
There’s a big fork in the road coming: + Indie stores that continue with little web presence will fall off the map. + Indie stores that are part of a ...
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Halloween party? We have this great bar board in store. Stop by your LBH.
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October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018
Diane Seidle, a Bridge coach, pens a column about Amazon in this month’s Tableware Today. The article shares that premium brands’ products are being severely discounted—meaning a slim margin is being made by the seller. I’ll be the first to admit that some margin is better than losing an order to a competitor and thereby getting no margin, but there is the line between competition and just making a subsistence living. A subsistence living is not humane, it’s stressful, bad for supporting your ...
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August 30, 2018
August 30, 2018
Just in.. these great looking single initial cutting boards by Maple Leaf. I’m grabbing one to keep out on the counter for lemons and other quick slicing jobs. How about you?
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